Meet the Doctors

  • Farah Malik
    Farah Malik M.D.
    Medical Director, Internist

    Dr. Farah Malik is a board certified internist with more than 20 years experience in private practice. Her clinical expertise includes internal medicine, rheumatology, diabetes, hypertension, and musculoskeletal injury management. She values a holistic approach to patient care with a strong emphasis in preventative medicine. She was born in New York City and grew up in the northeast. She graduated from the University of Medicine of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1996. She enjoys the position as the medical director of APMY.

    View Dr. Malik's CV

    Professional Affiliations:

    • Member of the Multidisciplinary Academy of Affiliated Medical Arts (M.A.A.M.A.)
  • Brian D. Berkey
    Brian D. Berkey DC, ACRB-Level 1, CGFI, CFCE
    Chiropractic Physician, Clinical Director

    Dr. Brian D. Berkey began his studies at Wright State University prior to graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the National College of Chiropractic. He later completed the five academic year Doctor of Chiropractic program, graduating with honors (salutatorian and Summa Cum laude). Prior to graduation Dr. Berkey finished an internship at the National University Health Center-Woodridge Chiropractic clinic. His post graduate studies have focused on herniated disc treatment, treating auto crash injuries and work injuries, neurology, and weight loss. He enjoys his position as the clinic director of APMY.

    View Dr. Berkey's CV

    Certifications/Specialties:

    • Certified Rehabilitation Doctor (CCRD-Level 1)
    • Certified Golf Fitness Instructor (CGFI)
    • Certified Sole Supports Orthotics
    • Certified CPR
    • Certified Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) Examiner
    • Certified Work Hardening/Conditioning Specialist

    Professional Affiliations:

    • Member of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board
    • Member of the American Chiropractic Association
    • Member of the Illinois Chiropractic Association
    • Member of the Multidisciplinary Academy of Affiliated Medical Arts (M.A.A.M.A.)
  • Joseph Minardi
    Joseph Minardi DC
    Chiropractic Physician

    Dr. Minardi earned his degree from the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, IL. He opened his first clinic in his hometown of Elmwood Park, IL and later relocated to Sugar Grove, IL. He has lived in Yorkville for 22 years. As an active outdoorsman, he enjoys helping athletes of all ages overcome their injuries and compete at their highest level. He has over 28 years of clinic experience and has gained extensive knowledge in spinal injuries, headaches, and sports injuries.

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  • Marc Oda
    Marc Oda DPT
    Physical Therapist

    Marc graduated from Governors State University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2021. He also has an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science. He has participated in martial arts since the early 2000s which began his interest in fitness and health sciences. Marc applied his passion for exercise while living in Naperville by teaching high school PE and personal training before beginning graduate school for physical therapy. In his free time, Marc enjoys working out, spending time with his family in Naperville, playing the ukulele, and trying new foods.

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    Kassie Panek PTA
    Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

    Kassie is excited to be the newest member of the APMY family, joining us in December 2023.  She has over 30 years of experience in the field of physical therapy working with both inpatients and outpatients.  She loves being able to help patients feel stronger, regain function, and return to their favorite activities through exercise and education.  When not working, Kassie enjoys reading, traveling to Florida, and spending time with her husband, kids, and extended family.

  • Brandy Feltz
    Brandy Feltz, PTA
    Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

    Brandy graduated with a bachelor's degree in Pre-Physical Therapy and minored in biology from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb. After that she attended Fox College in pursuit of a position as a Physical Therapist Assistant. 

    She has a passion for helping others optimize their movement and improve their overall quality of life. She loves to go hiking, kayaking, and traveling with her husband and their extremely spoiled dog. Brandy loves to learn about anything and everything and can often be found attending classes or reading books on topics she is interested in. Brandy is very family oriented and gets together with them every chance she gets.

  • Joe Pignato
    Joe Pignato LMT
    Rehabilitation Specialist

    Joe has been a Rehabilitation Specialist dedicated to helping APMY patients to get better than they ever have been since 2006. Joe grew up in Cicero and now lives in Oswego with his wife and two daughters. He attended St. Joseph High School then Morton College where he received his certification in massage therapy in May of 2001. In 2005 he received his licensure. He has been working with patients since 1999. Away from work he likes to spend time with his family, enjoys golfing, going to sporting events and hanging out with friends.

  • Leslie Faltz
    Leslie Faltz
    Rehabilitation Technician

    Leslie grew up in Plano and lived there with her parents and twin sister. After high school at Aurora Central she attended Wabaunsee Community College and studied Business Management before deciding to switch directions to study Massage Therapy. She studied anatomy, physiology and kinesiology then began doing massage in a salon setting. In 2004 Leslie joined the team at APMY. This job has been very fun and rewarding. The best part is helping patients perform their exercises properly and watching their great results! Outside of work Leslie enjoys exercising, water sports and gardening. She resides with her husband in Sandwich.

  • Mike Gaul
    Michael Gaul
    Personal Trainer/Rehabilitation Technician

    Mike lives in Yorkville with his wife and two sons.  He is the owner of Trinity Fitness, which operates on the lower level of APMY.  Mike values time with his family and enjoys keeping active by exercising and spending time with his boy and their Great Dane.

    'Being able to help people change their lives through diet and exercise is a true blessing.'

  • Jill Procopos
    Jill Procopos
    Receptionist

    Jill is a mom of two beautiful daughters, and she thoroughly enjoys watching them grow into two incredible women. Quickly becoming an empty nester, Jill is spending more time exercising her creative interests in floral design and painting. The medical field is completely new to Jill, and she is continually inspired and encouraged by the people she meets here at Advanced Physical Medicine. She is thankful to be a part of the APMY family and hopes that she may be a blessing in this place. 

  • Jan Dunn
    Jan Dunn
    Receptionist/Medical Assistant

    Jan has worked in the healthcare field for 35 years at various doctor's offices, dental practices, vision specialists, long-term care facilities, and now APMY.  She has been married 50 years to Bill, has four children, six grandchildren, two dogs, and a large Macaw named Harley who keeps them laughing with funny antics and talking.

    Jan enjoys camping (or 'glamping') in their camper, boating, and swimming.

    She has been a patient at APMY since 2015 and has always loved the doctors and the staff.  She credits APMY for helping her through injuries and for helping her and Bill lose 50 pounds each through the DWLS weight loss program.

  • Terri Patterson
    Terri Patterson
    Accounts Receivable

    Terri lives in Yorkville and enjoys spending time with her family.  She has a masters in mathematics and enjoys working with numbers.  She loves teaching and helping students learn new math concepts.  She has taught in both private and public school settings.  In addition, she has developed on-line math curriculums.

    Terri helps patients by making sure their insurance companies are cover our services.  She works 'behind the scenes' making sure our patient's claims get paid. 

An Overview of Cryo Contouring from Advanced Physical Medicine of Yorkville

If you are in the Yorkville area we want you to know there are non-invasive treatment options available for a variety of health concerns. People visit our office because they feel that their diet and exercise are not working for their weight loss goals. Furthermore, some people might have reached their weight loss goals; but, their bodies still don’t look quite how they thought it would. Sometimes, this adversely impacts their confidence and self-esteem. This is where a service called cryo contouring can be helpful. It is important to understand what this procedure is. At Advanced Physical Medicine of Yorkville, we are here to help everyone with their weight loss and fat freezing goals!

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Cryo Contouring Can Be Used To Treat Stubborn Fat Cells

Cryo contouring can be used to target those stubborn pockets of fat that don’t seem to want to go away. Once people reach adult age, the number of fat cells they have is going to be relatively constant. These fat cells might change size from time to time; however, it can be hard to eliminate these stubborn pockets of cells. Even though people are dedicated to diet and exercise, these pockets just don’t seem to want to go away. The location of these pockets can vary in location from person to person. Everyone carries fat in different areas of their body.

With cryo contouring, a trained provider is going to use a technique called cryolipolysis to freeze away those fat cells. This treatment was under development for years. Now, this treatment is available to help people eliminate those last few pockets of fat. Fat freezing can lead to proven results.

How Does Cryo Contouring Work?

When someone comes to see us for cryo contouring, they are going to receive a non-invasive procedure that can remove pockets of fat. This means that the recovery process following cryo contouring is much shorter than for alternatives, such as liposuction. For example, people who receive cryo contouring are usually in and out in a matter of hours. People can even go back to their daily routines almost immediately. For this reason, cryo contouring has skyrocketed in popularity. Now, cryo contouring is more accessible than it has been in the past.

Call Us Today to Learn More

At Advanced Physical Medicine of Yorkville, we are invested in the needs of our patients. We are here to provide everyone in the local Yorkville area with access to a procedure that can help them achieve the body of their dreams, leading to a boost in self-confidence. If you are in Yorkville, IL call (630) 239-7284 today to make an appointment!


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